The BMW X2 (model code F39) is a subcompact luxury

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produced by BMW. It was first showcased as the BMW Concept X2 at the

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, with a production version unveiled in October 2017. Sales commenced in March 2018. It is considered a sportier and less practical alternative to the X1, as is the case with other even-numbered X models with its respective counterparts.

Overview

The X2 is based on the same front-wheel drive UKL2 architecture as the X1 and

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, and features the same wheelbase length. The X2 is assembled in

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and is produced alongside the X1. Being a part of BMW X family, the vehicle is also available with ''xDrive''

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on higher end models. Both the sDrive28i and xDrive28i models are available in North American markets. A

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variant, called the xDrive 25e, was unveiled in January 2020. In September 2020 BMW presented the special variant ''M Mesh Edition'' with a sporty look.

Equipment

The X2 is offered in a standard, M Sport, and M Sport X trim. The standard trim features cloth seats, a 6.5-inch

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6.0 screen, and 17-inch wheels, while M Sport and M Sport X models have 19-inch wheels and include dynamic damper control and a lower sports suspension. Available upgrades include Dakota leather, an upgraded 8.8-inch or 10.25-inch iDrive system with touch controls,

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, a

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, and a Driving Assistant package that includes

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, lane departure warning, and speed limit information. sDrive18i and 18d models are available with a 6-speed manual transmission, while sDrive18i models can be upgraded to a 7-speed

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. The rest of the model range uses an 8-speed automatic transmission. 16-28 models with the M Sport trim and M35 models can be fitted with M Performance Parts. These include black lower bumpers, carbon fibre mirrors, a sport steering wheel and black side skirts. File:2018 BMW X2 xDrive20d M Sport Automatic 2.0.jpg, 2018 BMW X2 xDrive20d M Sport File:2018 BMW X2 xDrive20d M Sport X Automatic 2.0 Rear.jpg, 2018 BMW X2 xDrive20d M Sport File:BMW F39 M Mesh Edition IMG 4056.jpg, 2021 BMW X2 sDrive18i M Mesh Edition File:BMW X2 Interieur Baujahr 2018.jpg, Interior

Models

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

Awards

* 2017 iF Design Award for 'Mobility/Professional Concept' category *2018 EyesOn Design Awards for 'Best Vehicle Harmonization' *2018 EyesOn Design Awards for 'Best Production Vehicle'

BMW Concept X2

The BMW Concept X2 is the concept car that preceded the introduction of the production version of the X2. File:BMW concept X2 - Mondial de l'Automobile de Paris 2016 - 011.jpg, Front view File:BMW concept X2 - Mondial de l'Automobile de Paris 2016 - 003.jpg, Rear view

Production and sales

References

External links

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